Here are some general resources and links related to Canadian children's literature that might be helpful to you throughout the term and afterwards. Feel free to add to the list as you find other useful links.
Read Up On It! --Read Up On It is a publication that promotes Canadian children’s literature and reading. It highlights notable books on a given theme, and features award-winning, Canadian children’s books in all categories. The publication is offered free from Library and Archives Canada. You can access the booklists online, or request a print copy to be sent to you. The 2009 theme is: Ice Floes and Frost. Booklists from previous years are also available and include themes such as: Aboriginal Stories, Poetry, Multiculturalism, Science Fiction & Fantasy, etc. These are a great resource that are available every fall.
General Information
Canadian Children's Book Centre
National Film Board of Canada
International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY) Canada
Freedom to Read Week
The Book and Periodical Council
Canadian Geographic Kids Website
Booklists
Read Up On It! --Read Up On It is a publication that promotes Canadian children’s literature and reading. It highlights notable books on a given theme, and features award-winning, Canadian children’s books in all categories. The publication is offered free from Library and Archives Canada. You can access the booklists online, or request a print copy to be sent to you. The 2009 theme is: Ice Floes and Frost. Booklists from previous years are also available and include themes such as: Aboriginal Stories, Poetry, Multiculturalism, Science Fiction & Fantasy, etc. These are a great resource that are available every fall.
Book Reviewing Sites & Journals
CM Magazine: Canadian Review of Materials
Resource Links
The Looking Glass: New Perspectives on Children's Literature
Bookstores
Mabel's Fables Children's Bookstore (Toronto, Ontario)
Woozles (Halifax, Nova Scotia)
Kidsbooks (Vancouver, British Columbia)
Library Websites
Edmonton Public Library's
Toronto Public Library's Children's and Teen Websites
Calgary Public Library's Storytime Anytime
Magazines for Canadian Kids
Owl (10+), Chickadee (6-9 year olds), and Chirp (3-5 year olds) Magazines: http://owlkids.com/
KNOW: The Science Magazine for Curious Kids (Ages 6-9)
YES: The Science Magazine for Adventurous Minds (Ages 10-15)
French Language Magazines for Children
POP Magazine (available in both French and English and available in print or as an e-zine)
Publisher's Websites
The Children's Book Council
Annick Press
Groundwood Books
Maple Leaf Press
Scholastic Canada